QUESTION

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2017

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

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Explanation

Article 43A of the Indian Constitution pertains to the "Participation of workers in the management of industries" and is a part of Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

It was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 to promote industrial democracy by ensuring that workers have a role in decision-making within industries.

This provision aligns with the broader goal of economic justice and socialistic principles, as envisioned in the Directive Principles, by advocating for worker participation in industrial management.

Thus, Article 43A emphasizes the importance of participatory management in industries to promote industrial harmony and economic democracy.

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